TRD Brake Pads.

So these are available to option from the factory. Pretty cheap too. Anybody run these vs stock? What are your feelings on them?

 

Hi hope to hear some input. My 2018 with 5k are super spongy! Im looking for any help to stop this beast a little better without breaking the bank???

 

I did the upgrade recently with new OEM rotors. They run in the mid 80$ each set for front and rear. There is a significant improvement. I love them. Much better stopping power IMO. The key is to follow instructions on the initial break in after installation. You run the truck at 60+ MPH and do a hard stop (no locking) just before the ABS kicks in, release completely at 5+ MpH and repeat about 9-10 times (as I recall) to break them in. More or less heat treat them, otherwise the material will stick to the rotors and need to be cleaned and repeated. My installer worked on race cars, so I had him do it. They have worked flawlessly since. Instructions come with the pads.

 

I didn’t like the feel of what I had either and this corrected it.

 

Do they last longer? Or at least last the same as OEM?

 

I heard the same or better. IF you break them in properly.

I read a post last week about someone who had installed these pads and quickly thought his rotors were warped. what I think happened is the pads were not broken in and left material on the rotors. When you don’t, the pad is initially sticky when heated. and if you come to a complete stop and hold the brake, some material sticks to the rotors. You have to clean the rotors and do the proper procedure. I think the pedal movement could have been from pad residue and not a warped rotor.

 

So are these properly bedded if you spec it from the factory?

 

Just like the engine, probably not...baby it until you stretch it out.

 

They don’t come seasoned. They come with detailed instructions. And a bit of a warning about Choosing your spot to break them in. You basically have to get the rotors And pads HOT without coming to a complete stop and releasing the pedal while it’s still rolling so they don’t stick. It’s race car style breaking in the pads. Hard breaking from 60-65 mph down to 5-10 and repeat immediately 10 times. My driver went 11 for good measure. The rotors were blue and you could hear the crackling when he got back. Then you let it sit until they cool down and then good to go. They are hardened. I live in the city. He did it on an extended two lane off ramp with a turnaround. He said he got a few looks.

 

Does anyone know the part number on these? Are all years the same?

 

TRD performance pads on stock rotors wear faster with proper break-in compared to my my stock pads. Used 2 sets in my 2008 Tundra and installed them on my 2014 a few months ago. Well worth the performance though

https://www.sparksparts.com/accesso...e-pads-front-oem-size-ptr09-0c111?parent=2115
https://www.sparksparts.com/accesso...ke-pads-rear-oem-size-ptr09-0c110?parent=2115

 

I was thinking of getting the Z36 kit but I think I'm going to end up with Toyota rotors and the TRD pads.

 

I added these, TRD pads and Frozen Slotted Rotors.

 

I Don’t know if it still applies, when I work for Toyota I was told that no Toyotas come with semi metallic pads. The reason is they don’t want noise or excessive dust. I haven't worked for Toyota in many years but when I did the brakes on my 2014 Tundra I could tell that the OE were not semi metallic pads.

Aftermarket companies use semi metallic compounds in their pads to achieve the same stopping power as Toyota’s original equipment.

 

Has anyone tried the Frozen Rotors? Wondering if they're worth the xtra cost

 

Just did a brake job on mine. Stock pads and Centric rotors. Couldn't be happier. Got 75,000 on my front set of factory pads. IMO, TRD pads are overkill and wear out faster. Always felt safe on the factory pads. Even towing.

 

The pads I used looked like they had metal in them. I used the old part #. I think they have a new part #. The old one's were cheaper and I liked them any ways....

$59 Toyota Brake Pads - 04465AZ120

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyota-04465-AZ120-2008-2012-2007-2017/dp/B07CZN2Z1K

You can see the metal (copper looking flakes) in these. At least, that is what I took it for.

 

Bought these earlier in the year when they were doing a big sale on TRD parts/accessories. I just put them on 2 weeks ago and so far I happy with them. I followed the break in procedures based on the included instructions and have had no issues. Great stopping power, better than stock.

 

Thanks for the input fellas!

 

How are the Frozen rotors? I have Powerstops and they are warped.....steering wheel shakes like crazy when I apply the brakes.

 

Have had the TRD pads front and rear for about 2 weeks now. Stopping power and bite feels good but so much dust! I feel like I'm driving a German right now

 

Did you “season” them with the hard braking passes? I had mine done and notice the opposite?

 

Yes I did. Went to a place late night no traffic to do 60-10 stops and let cool for 15 minutes

 

Mine is in the body shop to repair rear bumper and side panel, but I will have a look when I get it back. I replaced the rotors with pads and have been checking to see how much dust they produce and find very little. I was finding a lot esp inside the wheels before.

 

I tried them on my f150 10 years ago with hawk pads. They wore just as fast as the mid grade centric rotors and i always had noise issues with hawk pads. I may have been an outlier and they offered to replace pads with something else at the time. I ended up pulling the rotors after 30k miles and slapped on centric premium rotors with akebono ceramic pads, been good for 7 years. I may try slotted rotors on the tundra when due but wont spend money on cryo again.

 

I also put in new OE rotors

 

Just got some , and did the break in.
Pads clicking hot.
Not sure how long I need to wait to continue driving?
Method wheels hot also.

 

Wow, I've honestly never thought of breaking in my new pads like that. I do that all the time on my bikes!